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MedicalTerminologyA Word-Building Approach
Chapter 1
Fundamental Word Structure
Jane Rice, RN, CMA-C
Classroom Response System
Process of being stuck together is known as:
A. abateB. abscessC. adhesionD. afferent
Process of being stuck together is known as:
A. abateB. abscessC. adhesionD. afferent
A word element from which other words are formed is called:
A. combining vowelB. prefixC. suffixD. word root
A word element from which other words are formed is called:
A. combining vowelB. prefixC. suffixD. word root
Excision means the process of cutting out. The prefix ex- means:
A. outB. to cutC. processD. in
Excision means the process of cutting out. The prefix ex- means:
A. outB. to cutC. processD. in
The spreading process of cancer from one area of the body to another area is known as:
A. abnormalB. efferentC. malignantD. neopathy
The spreading process of cancer from one area of the body to another area is known as:
A. abnormalB. efferentC. malignantD. neopathy
Which branch of medicine is concerned with diseases of the kidney?
A. Family PracticeB. Internal MedicineC. NephrologyD. Neurology
Which branch of medicine is concerned with diseases of the kidney?A. Family PracticeB. Internal MedicineC. NephrologyD. Neurology
Abate means to increase.
A. TrueB. False
Abate means to increase.
A. TrueB. False
The term for new disease is neopathy.
A. TrueB. False
The term for new disease is neopathy.
A. TrueB. False
A lack of color is called palmar.
A. TrueB. False
A lack of color is called palmar.
A. TrueB. False
The abbreviation for diagnosis is Dx.
A. TrueB. False
The abbreviation for diagnosis is Dx.
A. TrueB. False
An endocrinologist specializes in treating diseases of an allergic nature.
A. TrueB. False
An endocrinologist specializes in treating diseases of an allergic nature.
A. TrueB. False
The term prefix means to fix before or to fix to the end of a word.
A. TrueB. False
The term prefix means to fix before or to fix to the end of a word.
A. TrueB. False
Cachexia refers to a localized collection of pus.
A. TrueB. False
Cachexia refers to a localized collection of pus.
A. TrueB. False
Widespread occurrence of an infectious disease is called an epidemic.
A. TrueB. False
Widespread occurrence of an infectious disease is called an epidemic.
A. TrueB. False
The branch of medicine concerned with diseases of the lungs is pulmonary medicine.
A. TrueB. False
The branch of medicine concerned with diseases of the lungs is pulmonary medicine.
A. TrueB. False
A trauma surgeon would be responsible for medical repair of traumatic injuries.
A. TrueB. False
A trauma surgeon would be responsible for medical repair of traumatic injuries.
A. TrueB. False
Chapter 1 Scenario
You are currently working in a doctor’s office. Most of the people your doctor sees are overweight and are seeking help from your doctor.
What type of physician do you work for?
A. anesthesiologistB. bariatricianC. family practitionerD. gastroenterologist
What type of physician do you work for?
A. anesthesiologistB. bariatricianC. family practitionerD. gastroenterologist
What is not a primary concern of bariatrics?
A. controlling obesityB. preventing obesityC. stopping obesityD. treatment of obesity
What is not a primary concern of bariatrics?
A. controlling obesityB. preventing obesityC. stopping obesityD. treatment of obesity
The word root bar means
A. a barB. bar shapedC. treatmentD. weight/pressure
The word root bar means
A. a barB. bar shapedC. treatmentD. weight/pressure
In the word bariatrician, -ician is which word part?
A. combining formB. prefixC. suffixD. word root
In the word bariatrician, -ician is which word part?
A. combining formB. prefixC. suffixD. word root
In the word bariatrics, the word root iatr means:
A. physicianB. one whoC. weight/pressureD. treatment
In the word bariatrics, the word root iatr means:
A. physicianB. one whoC. weight/pressureD. treatment
